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PROS

CONS

Online leaderboard access is available through 2XL Games' website, not the game.

Switching between radar and normal view can get a bit annoying after a while.

VERDICT

If you’re looking for a decent time killer then 2XL Fleet Defense is a good choice but don’t expect too much out of it.

Full Review

App Store Info

2XL Fleet Defense puts you in the middle of an international crisis fuelled by illegal weapons trading as you must protect a large allied aircraft carrier from incoming enemy attacks. Fortunately your impressive F-35 jet fighter plane will make short work of the enemy ships and planes; that is of course if you can pilot it effectively.

You’ll need to identify and find targets using your long range radar by tapping on the radar icon. Once you find an enemy vehicle, tap on the red blip to switch back to normal view and tap on the enemy to engage them. You’ll need to plan your attacks as you can only fire upon them from a limited distance and will also need to watch over the large carrier ship you are protecting.

The game’s presented in a top down 2D fashion and is quite detailed. The sound is epic and matches the severity of the game’s story, but players can lighten things up with iPod access. There is only one main game mode available, but players are free to chase down achievements or sign up to leaderboard access via the 2XL Games website.

2XL Fleet Defense is a solid game but it might not be one that you’ll play over and over again. There are a number of achievements to unlock but these are more for your personal reference than bragging rights. The gameplay is enjoyable but very repetitive with the only perk being the Phalanx special attack which destroys all enemies when charged up, but if you enjoy simple arcade games then this may still be worth a look at.

Description

A surprisingly fun and addicting action, strategy game from 2XL Games!

Caught in the middle of an international crisis, you are the naval aviator charged with the defense of your carrier and the lives that depend on it from the enemy’s relentless attack. Fortunately, you are in control of the world’s most advanced jet fighter. The F-35C is a modern marvel, centralizing all information and controls at your finger tips.

EASY TO LEARN AND FUN TO PLAY

Simply touch an enemy to target it and one of your F-35 jets will scramble to shoot it down. Hundreds of waves with new enemies keep you coming back for more.

EARN CREDITS FOR EACH KILL

Earn credits with each enemy destroyed that you can use to upgrade your offensive and defensive weapons.

INFINITE STRATGIES

You decide on the best course of action. Scramble all of your jets to take out the enemy or have one stay behind in defense of your carrier. You choose when and how to deploy your weapons. How should you spend your hard earned cash? It’s up to you!

FEATURES

- Easy and fun to pick up and play.
- Tons of weapon upgrades!
- Launch multiple jets!
- Hundreds of waves of increasing difficulty and new opponents.
- Endlessly fun with Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

What's New in Version 2.0.1

- Fixed a bug that prevented all achievements from being uploaded to Game Center.
- The game requires iOS 3.2 or newer to play.
- Reduce power consumption by turning off the Wi-Fi transmitter during game play.
- Display a message after the completion of an In-App purchase.
- Other minor bug fixes.